Ephesians 5 :25 

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,

Do you realize, Husband,  that the way you love your wife will be reflected in the manner she is subjected to you?  Let me list ways to love your wife: 

  • protect her from physical harm
  • provide her with a safety net so she can vent her emotions
  • lead her in sound spiritual practices
  • stimulate her intellectually, and 
  • encourage her emotionally

Doing this will reap high dividends in the health of our marital relationships.  For I don’t think I could find a wife who would NOT want to come under this kind of love

And yet we husbands can pull away from bonding with our spouses when are egos get in the way as we are made aware of our shortcomings. 

Yet, when we learn to embrace our Lord’s plan during such times, we will find blessings in -at least- a more robust and loving marriage. 

In closing, let me say this:  The greatest gift we can give our wives is to love them unconditionally